Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#5 In EuropeBusiness
#11 In EuropeEmployees
#8 In EuropeWages
#6 In EuropeEurope's Clay Building Materials Manufacturing industry faces a significant challenge because of soaring building costs and high interest rates that have drastically reduced demand for residential, commercial and industrial sectors. In addition, a growing awareness of environmental conservation and sustainability influences consumer choices. Consequently, manufacturers are focusing more on the production of eco-friendly materials. Industry revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 3.9% over the five years through 2024 to €32.1billion – including an estimated 2.1% slump in the current year.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 | Profit (£m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRH plc | 32,820.4 | 2,691.1 | 8.2 | |
Forterra Building Products Ltd | 455.9 | 69.2 | 15.2 | |
Ibstock Brick Ltd | 223.2 | 31.0 | 13.9 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £2.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 117 businesses in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are CRH plc, Forterra Building Products Ltd and Ibstock Brick Ltd
What does the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Clay building bricks and Ceramic tiles and flags are part of the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is CRH plc.
How competitive is the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Glass & Glass Product Manufacturing in the UK
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Manufacturers in this industry produce clay building materials, including bricks, mortars, ceramic tiles and other construction elements through shaping, drying and high-temperature firing.
Related Terms
Kiln Extrusion RefractoryWhat's included in this industry?
Clay building bricks Ceramic tiles and flags Clay roof tiles Constructional productsCompanies
CRH plcForterra Building Products LtdIbstock Brick LtdIndustry Code
2392 - Manufacture of clay building materials in United Kingdom
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Housing shortage drives demand for home renovations. Despite the rising cost of living and inflation discouraging investment in home projects, the persistent shortage of new housing continues to boost demand for repair and remodelling services, ensuring demand for clay building materials.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into United Kingdom
- Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Europe's Clay Building Materials Manufacturing industry exhibits moderate concentration. Although larger manufacturers dominate, many smaller companies also influence the industry’s market share.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 5 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The manufacture of clay building materials in Europe is highly regulated. These regulations encompass emissions, waste management and workplace safety to mitigate environmental impact and guarantee worker safety.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Manufacturers offset profit volatility with innovation. They enhance efficiency and create environmentally compliant products, aligning with client sustainability standards and earning higher prices amid high industry competition.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Clay Building Materials Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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